Accountant

Anderson Express

Accountant

Muskegon, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join a team where accuracy, stability, and long-term growth matter.

    ** Anderson Express (AE)** is growing, and we’re looking for an Accountant who wants to be a part of a strong team and help automate our accounting department by utilizing more of our ERP system features.

    If you’re a seasoned accountant who takes pride in the work, wants a seat at the table, and is looking for a place to stay for years—not months, this is the job.

    Who We Are

    AE is a world-class manufacturer specializing in casting, CNC machining, and assembly of engineered components for major OEMs and high-performance applications. We invest in new technology, continuous improvement, and the people who make it all happen.

    Core Responsibilities

    • Invoicing: Create and send accurate bills and invoices to customers.
    • Payment Processing: Record and reconcile incoming payments.
    • Collections: Contact clients to resolve payment issues and negotiate payment arrangements if needed.
    • Discrepancy resolution: Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payments.
    • Processes Customer RMA’s: Work closely with Quality Engineers for customer returns and credits.
    • Banking: Assists with bank transactions, check runs, electronic funds transfers (ACH), and wire transfers as well as approving positive pay.
    • Account maintenance: Update customer accounts, inventory part master and open sales orders with price changes.
    • Reporting: Assists weekly with accounts receivable/collection information for weekly cash flow. Generate and prepare reports on accounts receivable aging and month end DSO.
    • Inventory balancing to General ledger: Daily posting of inventory, labor and other charges. Balance to inventory reports to general ledger accounts.
    • Process improvement: Streamline processes to improve organizational efficiency.
    • Month-end closing: Assist with month-end closings such as commissions, fixed assets, journal entries, reconciliations, etc. Support Cash Forecasting and work closely with the Controller.
    • Backup accounts payables: Assist accounts payables during time crunch and during time off.
    • Payroll Processing: Daily verification of time balancing and reports back to operation, prepares payroll spreadsheet weekly. Submits payroll bi-weekly to outside third-party processor.
    • Support daily drop in requests.

    What You Need to Be Successful

    Required skills

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business, or equivalent
    • Learn and relentlessly pursue maximizing ERP (Global Shop Solutions) functions, support troubleshooting and improved use of Global Shop (ERP), look for efficiencies, & write new processes as needed.
    • 3-5 years’ experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to perform account analysis.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
    • Proficiency with accounting and accounts receivable software.
    • Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
    • Experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
    • Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

    Culture Built for Career Balance: We respect your life outside of work.

    • Honesty & Integrity: We do what we say.
    • Teamwork: We win as a team - communication is constant.
    • Continuous Improvement: We’re always getting better.
    • Transparency: No surprises here—bad news first so we can fix it.
    • Open-door leadership.

    This is a place where great accountants build long careers, not just take jobs. ****

    What We Offer

    • Competitive pay based on experience
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid time off + paid holidays
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Profit-based bonus
    • A supportive, respectful, team-focused environment

    Ready to Build Something Great With Us?

    If you’re a skilled accountant who wants to grow, and stay long-term, we want to talk to you.

    Apply today and join a company that values accuracy, stability, and long-term growth.